Topic 1: My View on the Post-graduate CrazeEvery year, millions of college studentssit in for the post-graduate entrance examination. More and more students regardthe pursuing of a master's degreeas an indispensable part of their education.Why are students so enthusiasticabout obtaining a post-graduate diploma?First, it is the demand of the time.In an age of knowledge updating and information explosion,what we have learned in collegecan hardly meet the demand of society. Whereas, those equipped with the latest knowledge and skills,especially those with a master degree,are badly needed.Second, we all recognize thatthe more education we have,the more likely we are to succeed.Compared with those without a master degree,post-graduates enjoy more preferential treatment, for example, better salaries,or more opportunities for training and promotion.A post-graduate degree can sometimesguarantee a more promising career.Last but not least,with the graduation of a large number of college students,competition for jobs becomes more and more fierce. One way to gain some advantage over othersis to have a higher academic degree.So no wonder millions of studentswill consider pursuing a post-graduate degree.As for me, I would like to join themto study for a higher degree,taking the above-mentioned advantages into consideration. Topic 2: Should We Help Strangers?Helping strangers has always been considereda treasured virtue of human kind.On the one hand,we need help from others throughout our life,no matter when we travel to other places or stay at home.On the other hand,helping others brings us tremendous happiness.We feel great joywhen we are trusted and needed by others. Therefore, it is highly recommendedthat we help strangers when possible.However, some people are cautiousand would rather not help strangersbecause it can sometimes put us into trouble.They say some strangers are just cheatswho pretend to be pitifulin order to take advantage of our sympathy. Helping them would put us in danger. Furthermore, sometimes we are not ableto provide the help needed.For example, if we can't swim,it is dangerous to help someone being drowned.In my opinion, we should still try our best to help strangersif possible,though we should also learn to protect ourselves from being harmed in the process.Topic 3: On TV ShowsNowadays, TV shows are very popular.TV programs like Super Girls and Dreams in China have attracted thousands of people to participate, and many more wait to watch themwhen they are on show.Why are so many people interested in such programs?Advocates say that these programs provide excellent opportunities for young peopleto express themselves and to show their speciality. They help improve young people's self-confidence and can encourage them to face challenges. However, some people criticize these programs, arguing that they are not only a waste of energy, money and time,but also a revelation of social vanity.A lot of teenagers do not want to continue their study,and instead dream of becoming rich and famous overnight.In my opinion, we needn't be too criticalabout such TV programs.If they can bring happiness to those participantsas well as to the audience,they are entitled to prosper. Topic 4: Please Be PunctualWith the advent of the era of knowledge economy, time is treasured by an increasing number of people. However, many young people attach little importanceto punctuality,which, in my opinion,will give rise to many problems.First, you may impress other peopleas being unreliable and dishonest.When you are late for a job interview,the boss may refuse to give you the chancesince people tend to assume thatif you cannot fulfill your promise,you have no sense of responsibility and can do nothing well.Second, others may think that you show no respect to them.If you are late for an appointment,the person you keep waiting may thinkthat the appointment is of no importance to you and you are a person who is not considerate of others' time.Therefore, university students should learn that punctuality is a good habit.Being punctual,you are showing respect to others and,in return, you will win others' respect and trust.Topic 5: Should College Students Own Credit Cards?Some banks begin to offer credit cards to college students,which raises a general debate.People's views on the issue vary.Some people believe that credit cardnot only makes students' life more convenient,but also gives them a good opportunityto develop a sound sense of financing. Furthermore, it can help them establish a good credit record.However, others think the disadvantagesweigh much more than the advantages.They argue that credit card invites studentsto become lavish spenders.Students may spend well beyond their meansand end up in debt that they can't pay off.What's more, since interest rates are often highand penalties are severeif one fails to pay on time,students may gradually become "credit card slaves" and can hardly focus on their academic life.There is probably something true in both arguments, but the credit card in itself is neither good nor bad. Perhaps a happy medium is to get a credit cardthat has a certain credit limit. Topic 6: Does Higher Education Cease to Be Useful?Disappointment is prevailingamong Chinese university graduates.In spite of four-year diligent study,some of them still have difficulty in landing a decent jobon today's tight job market.Doubts about the function of higher education arise among youngsters.What does higher education bring to us?First of all, academic lectures and research endow studentswith more insights into the nature of the world and society,and nurture good methods of dealing with problems they would encounter anytime in the future. Moreover, social activities and field tripsare necessary preparations for future careers.In this way, youngsters will learn to regard highly the value of cooperation and interpersonal skills. Lastly, the climate of freedom at college facilitates the cultivation of independence,which will doubtlessly be of help to career success. Therefore the point is notwhether higher education is useful,but how to make full use of the four years in university.Perhaps a good command of foreign languages,or if possible, a minor degree in other fields,would render you a more competitive candidateon the job market.Topic 7: Mobile Phone Uses Should Be Restricted in LibraryThe improper use of mobile phones is becoming increasingly serious in the library.Many students are found talking loudly on phones or taking a phone in audible ringing mode into the library.There is no doubt that those poor mannershave a negative impact on library users.For one thing, mobile phones are a distraction for those users,for they can hardly focus on reading.For another, such behavior causes disturbance to other people.It's very important for the users to maintain a quiet atmospheresince the library is a place for study and research. Restriction to mobile phone uses in the library helps to create an excellent atmosphereand does good to all library users.So all students should comply with library regulationsand keep quiet in the library.If they do need to use mobile phones,they can set their mobile phones in the silence mode and make phone calls in designated areas,such as restrooms,photocopier rooms and the elevator area. Topic 8: My View on Dual DegreesMany undergraduates in China are now keen on working for dual degrees.For example,English majors may also major in Economics,and some students can work for majorsin both politics and law.There are several factorscontributing to this "dual degree fever".First, the workforce market,being increasingly competitive,requires people of multiple skills,and those who have two majors areat an advantage when they graduate.Second, many universities,with their improved teaching facilities and methods, are now able to provide their studentswith dual-degree programmes.Finally, some excellent students just find it too simpleto work for just one major,and they embrace such dual-degree programmes enthusiastically.However, with the good points of dual-degree programmes,it must be remembered that not all universitiesand all undergraduates are suitable for them.If the university lacks the necessary facilities,and if the student has difficulty in even one major, it is not wise to carry out the double major programme.Topic 9: No PlagiarizingPlagiarism has been an increasingly serious problem on campus.Many college students use others' ideaswithout justifiably stating the sources.Even some professors are discoveredto have borrowed passagesfrom the works of others.Undoubtedly plagiarism has much bad effect. First, those whose works have been plagiarized suffer lossesbecause their efforts were not duly recognized. Second, those who plagiarize also endure great mental pressures.Plagiarism may have brought them somethingthey need for the moment,but they are always in a fear thatsomeday their plagiarism may be disclosed,and then their career may be totally destroyed. Finally, plagiarism brings negative impacts on the ordinary people.They may lose their faith in the academic fieldand no longer believe in the saying"Honesty is the best policy."To avoid plagiarism,both prevention and correction are needed.For prevention,all people should be taught lessonson the various forms of plagiarism.For correction,severe punishment is called forwhen plagiarism is discovered. Topic 10: Too Much Expenditure on FashionThe ever-changing fashion mirrorsthe advance of human civilization.And the desire for beauty and fashion is blameless. However, some college students dip into their pursesin order to keep up with the Joneses.Some of them even cut down the expendingfor books and mealsto satisfy their desire for fashionable dresses.As far as I am concerned,college students should cherish ambitionrather than become slaves of fashion.Attention should be paid to the disadvantagesof blindly following fashion.Firstly, the pursuit of fashion has mademany college students get lost.Some of them even fail to focus on their study. Besides, it is a costly hobby to follow the tide, which will impose financial stresses on their parents.Finally, blind pursuit of fashion is time-consuming, which will eat up the time for other duties of the students.All in all, we should adopt a more reasonable attitudetowards the pursuit of fashion.After all, what lasts for long is not the fast-changing fashionbut people's true color.Topic 11:A Letter to the University President about Fire Prevention on CampusDear Mr. President,I'm a student of this university.Recently, fire disasters have broken outin some universities,which caused heavy losses.Not only buildings and other property are destroyed, but also several students have lost their lives because of the fire.Therefore it is vital to prevent fire disasters on campus.However, I find that students on campuspay little attention to fire prevention.On the one hand, some students don't strictly abide by the fire regulations of the school;some of them read books with a candle light at night and sometimes they use high power electric heater in the dormitory.On the other hand,the school is to blame for notpaying enough attention to this issue.In some dormitory buildings,some fire extinguishers don't work.Besides, a lot of students don't know how to use them.If things keep going on like this,the possibility for fire break-out will be very high. Therefore, I think we must solve the problems without any delay.And the authority of the school shouldpay due attention to fire preventionso as to protect students' life and public property. Sincerely,Wang Nan Topic 12: Should Holders Be Responsible for Fake Money?The state regulation prescribes that fake money, when found, should be confiscated.Therefore, when extremely real-looking forged banknoteshave been repeatedly discoveredin different cities over the country,the public are seized with panic.They are afraid that one day the banknotes they keepmay unexpectedly be found fakeand thus be confiscated.But should all holders of fake moneytake full responsibility for it?It is true that some holders are related to the crime of forging and trading fake banknotes.These are criminals and deserve to be duly punished.However, most holders are innocent,and they are unaware that they are holding fake money.Namely, they are victims of the crime. Therefore, it is unfair for them to be fully responsiblefor the fake money in their hand.In fact, it is the state's responsibilityto stop and crack down on the makingand trading of fake money.Therefore, while the innocent holders of fake money should help crack down on the crime,the state should also share with themin their loss of the confiscated wealth.Topic 13: My View on Writing a BlogMore and more college students are becoming bloggers.They keep blogs to note down what happens to them,to describe their emotions and feelings,and to express opinions on current affairs.There are different views regarding this phenomenon.Some people think it a good ideafor college students to keep a blog.They say blogs do not only provide an outletfor the students' inner feelings like traditional diaries,but they also provide a channel throughwhich young people can communicate with one another.Others think differently.They are afraid that some studentshave spent too much time on their blogs,trying hard to win clicks and replies.Therefore both their academic workand their everyday interpersonal relationships may suffer.In my opinion,both views are reasonable.While writing blogs are advisable,the students need also be aware of its potential shortcomings. Topic14: Celebrities As the Products' SpokesmenIt is now very common to see a celebrityas the spokesman for a certain product.When commercial advertisements feature a famous star,the celebrity normally helps the promotion of the product.However, sometimes when the product is not good enough,or when the star exaggerates or liesabout the functions of the product in the advertisement,problems arise.For one thing, the product and its brand namemay become notorious among consumers,and its fate is doomed.For another, such advertisementsmay bring serious detriment to the image of the celebrity,which may hinder the star's future career. Finally, the false advertisements featuring famous starsmay cheat consumers into buying products of inferior quality,which may do harm to their health.Then this will be a situation nobody gains.I think it necessary for the celebrity to think it over before he decides to cooperate with the manufacturer.He should be responsible for his own reputation and make sure of the quality of the productbefore he accepts to be its spokesman.Topic 15:How to Prevent the Spread of Infectious Diseases?In recent years,various new viruses have come forth,among which are the SARS virus and influenza A (H1N1) virus.These viruses cause serious diseases and the spread of themhas led to heavy losses and aroused much panic.It is important to take measuresto prevent the spread of infectious diseases, especially in schools.First, schools can play an important rolein preventing the spread of infectious diseases. They should make all students informed of the danger of,and ways to prevent,infectious diseases through lectures, bulletins, pamphlets or the school website.They should hold as few gatherings as possible when such a disease is detectedso as to lower the risk of the students being infected. Then we students can also do somethingto prevent the spread of infectious diseases.We should exercise a lot, sleep enough,reduce pressures, and take up a balanced dietto make ourselves strong and healthy. Moreover, we should stay away from crowdswhen there is a disease going around.Finally we should form some good habits,such as washing hands frequently,to avoid diseases. Topic 16: Online ShoppingIt is shown in the graph that from 2005 to 2009,the ratio of online shopping to total shoppingin City X has increased drastically from 2% to 12%. There are several reasons for the increase of online shopping.Firstly, online shopping is convenient.Just by browsing some web pages and clicking the mouse,you can buy various goods without stepping out of the house.Secondly, buying online saves money.It is estimated that the prices of online goods are usually 12%lower than those of the goods in the shops because, apparently, running an online store saves rent, workforce, and other expenses.Thirdly, online shopping is safe.You do not need to pay for the goodsuntil they are delivered to your house,checked and proved to be exactly what you want; thus both your money and goods are protected. With so many benefits of online shopping,no wonder more and more people are taking to it.I am totally in favor of shopping online,hoping that one day everything can be bought this way.。